Cuir (2023)
Yves Saint LaurentEau de Parfum2023
Side by side
Cuir (2023) vs. True Oud
Is Cuir (2023) better than True Oud?
Cuir (2023) peaks in winter, while True Oud belongs to fall. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Mood overlap
Gender alignment
PatchouliSandalwood
animalic
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Cuir (2023) and True Oud?
| Cuir (2023) | True Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2023 | 2022 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Fabrice Pellegrin | Jordi Fernández |
| Best season | Winter | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Cuir (2023) and True Oud smell?
Cuir (2023)
Leather
Ozonic
Animalic
Aquatic
Smoky
True Oud
Oud
Warm Spicy
Woody
Animalic
Patchouli
Metallic
Amber
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Cuir (2023) and True Oud share?
Top
Violet LeafCardamomMandarin Orange
SaffronOsmanthusFreesiaOlive
Heart
SuedeOud AssafiClove
MyrrhJasmineOud
Base
Bourbon VanillaCedarwoodPatchouliSandalwood
AkigalawoodSandalwoodPatchouliMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
CedarwoodSandalwood
SandalwoodOud
Spicy Notes
CardamomClove
Saffron
Earthy Notes
Patchouli
Patchouli
Oriental Notes
Bourbon Vanilla
Myrrh
Where they fit
When and where do Cuir (2023) and True Oud work?
Spring
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Cuir (2023) or True Oud?
| Cuir (2023) | True Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Cuir (2023) and True Oud?
This fragrance splits the room. Not everyone gets the animalic edge, the smoky bite, the way it leans into leather instead of polished leather. For those who do, it is a statement.Cuir (2023)
This isn't the oud that elbows its way into a room. The Thai oud here is refined, almost restrained, held in place by saffron's quiet heat. A slight sweetness keeps it approachable without turning.True Oud
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